What makes Hip Hip Hura by Chrisye notable?

'Hip Hip Hura' is significant for its commercial success, reaching high positions on Indonesian charts and contributing to the popularization of pop music in Indonesia during the 1980s. Its title track became an anthem of celebration, symbolizing a youthful exuberance that resonated widely in Indonesian culture at the time. In 1985, Chrisye was already an established figure in the Indonesian music scene with several successful albums behind him. 'Hip Hip Hura' followed his earlier works like 'Bintang di Surga,' showcasing a playful, upbeat style as he continued to solidify his pop legacy. This album marked a shift towards more contemporary sounds while retaining his classical influences.

Who is Hip Hip Hura for?

Hip Hip Hura works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance vibes, infectious rhythms for celebration and uplifting moments of joy.

How many songs are on Hip Hip Hura?

Hip Hip Hura has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Hip Hip Hura

Chrisye · 1985

43 min · 11 tracks · classical · progressive rock

A vibrant blend of pop and progressive rock infused with traditional Indonesian melodies and infectious rhythms.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo dance vibes
infectious rhythms for celebration
uplifting moments of joy
sing-along fun with friends

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of intense drama
prefer isolated listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: In 1985, Chrisye was already an established figure in the Indonesian music scene with several successful albums behind him. 'Hip Hip Hura' followed his earlier works like 'Bintang di Surga,' showcasing a playful, upbeat style as he continued to solidify his pop legacy. This album marked a shift towards more contemporary sounds while retaining his classical influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Koes Plus· Dewa 19· Glenn Fredly

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Hip Hip Hura 4:04
2 Maafkanlah 3:22
3 Sana - Sini 4:12
4 Juli 3:42
5 Kau Dan Aku 5:21
6 Pemuda 4:12
7 Tobat 4:24
8 Bulan Namanya 3:24
9 Rindu 3:10
10 Hura - Hura II 3:47
11 Terima Kasih 3:23

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